Rental key cutting in Sidmouth
Looking for professional rental key cutting help in Sidmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable landlord services across Sidmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30 mins - 1 hr
Location
Sidmouth
Extra keys cut for your rental property. Done on-site, tested in the locks, working properly before I leave. Multiple sets sorted in one visit.
### Stop Wasting Time At Key Shops
You take keys to a shop, wait, come back later, collect them, drive to your rental, **they don't work properly**. Back to the shop. Get them recut. Repeat. You've wasted half a day on keys.
I cut keys on-site at your property. Test them in the actual locks, adjust if needed, make sure they work smoothly. Everything sorted in one visit.
Work with landlords all over Sidmouth who need spare sets cutting, replacements made, full sets for new tenancies. Quick, reliable, tested before I leave.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Get spares cut as soon as new locks are fitted. Costs £15 now, saves £150 locksmith callout when a tenant loses keys and locks themselves out at 10pm.
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### On-Site Cutting vs High Street Shops
Key shops are cheap but **you don't know if they work until you try them** in the actual lock.
| ✅ On-Site Service | ❌ High Street Shop | |--------------|---------------| | Cut at property, test in actual locks | Take home, try, often don't work well | | Adjusted until they work smoothly | "Good enough" cutting, stick or catch | | Multiple sets done while you're there | Multiple trips, wasted time | | Tenant can have working keys immediately | Delay move-in waiting for keys | | You know they work before I leave | Your problem if they don't work |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Key Cutting Service**
| What Happens | Details | |--------------|---------| | **On-site cutting** | Bring portable cutter to your property | | **Test in locks** | Every key tested in every lock it needs to open | | **Adjust if needed** | Recut or file until they work smoothly | | **Multiple sets** | Cut as many sets as you need in one visit | | **Label if requested** | Can label sets (Tenant, Spare, Agent, etc.) |
**📦 You're Left With** - Working spare keys tested in the actual locks - No return trips to key shops - Tenant can move in with working keys - Spares ready for emergencies
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### Pricing Guide
| Service | What's Included | You'll Pay | |----------|----------------|------------| | Key cutting visit | Cut 1-3 sets, test all locks | **£60** | | Additional sets beyond 3 | Per extra set | **+£5-10 per set** |
*Based on £60 minimum callout. Standard keys £3-6 each to cut, mortice keys £5-8. All tested on-site.*
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### Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ **New tenancy starting** - need full working key sets
✅ **Between tenancies** - replace lost/damaged keys
✅ **New locks fitted** - get spares cut immediately
✅ **Emergency access needed** - tenant lost keys, you need spares
Why Choose Us for Rental key cutting in Sidmouth?
Cut and tested on-site at property
All keys work properly before I leave
Multiple sets done in one visit
Fast turnaround for new tenancies
What to Expect
### Step 1: Check What's Needed I'll see what keys you need cutting and how many sets. Check lock types to make sure I've got the right blanks with me. ### Step 2: Cut On-Site Portable cutter at the property, keys cut there and then. Usually takes 5-10 mins per set depending on number of different keys. ### Step 3: Test Everything Every key tested in the lock it needs to open. If any stick or don't turn smoothly, I'll adjust or recut until they work properly.
Our Sidmouth Service Coverage
We cover Sidmouth and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Sidmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🔑 **Get spares cut BEFORE tenants lose keys** - much cheaper than emergency locksmith. When a tenant calls saying they've lost keys, you've got spares ready to go. Costs £20 now vs £150+ emergency callout. **Multiple properties?** I can visit several rentals in one trip if they're nearby - cut keys for all of them, saves multiple callout fees. **High-security keys** (restricted cutting) usually need going back to the original supplier or specialist. I'll let you know if that's the case - won't waste your time trying to copy something that needs specialist handling. **Exeter landlords** often run into key issues during tenant changeovers - lost keys, damaged keys, not enough sets. Having a reliable on-site service speeds things up and keeps your tenancy start on schedule. Empty weeks cost money.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rental key cutting in Sidmouth
Can you cut keys on-site at my rental property?
Yes - I bring a portable key cutter to your property. Cut the keys there, test them in the locks, make sure they work smoothly. Much better than taking keys to a shop, waiting, going back, finding they don't work properly, repeat. Everything done in one visit.
How many spare sets should I have for a rental?
Minimum: tenant set + one spare for emergencies/contractors. Better: tenant set + emergency spare + letting agent set (if applicable) + your own set. Costs £15-20 per set total, saves massive hassle when keys get lost or you need emergency access. Cheap insurance.
What if keys don't work after cutting?
Because I cut and test them on-site, we'll know immediately if there's an issue. I'll recut until they work smoothly. Not leaving you with keys that stick or don't turn properly. That's the whole point of on-site service - you know they work before I leave.
Can you cut all types of keys?
Standard Yale, mortice, UPVC door keys - yes. High-security keys with restricted cutting (some newer locks) - depends on the system, I'll let you know. If I can't cut them on-site, I'll tell you where to get them done properly. Won't bodge something that needs specialist handling.
How quickly can you cut keys for a new tenancy?
Usually same or next day. If a tenant's moving in tomorrow and you need spare sets cutting, I'll fit you in. Keys being ready shouldn't hold up a tenancy start - that costs you too much money.
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Make the most of your first hour - I can often tackle several small tasks in one visit. List everything you need done when you call!
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